Justin Braun (sprinter)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 2004 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 400m: 43.99 (2026) |
Justin Braun (born 13 February 2004) is an American sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres.[1]
Biography
From Westerville, Ohio, Braun attended Westerville Central High School. He won Ohio state high titles in 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, his winning time in the 100 m of 10.47 seconds equalling the state meet record. In 2022, he won the New Balance Indoor Nationals 400 m title with a time of 46.21 seconds. After graduating high school he agreed to compete for the University of Southern California.[2][3][4]
In 2023 and 2024, Braun was an All-American for the USC Trojans track and field team. After transferring to the University of Florida, Brain ran in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[5]
On 14 March 2026, Braun moved to ninth on the world all-time list for the short track 400 metres, finishing runner-up to Nigerian Samuel Ogazi at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, running the final in 44.67 seconds.[6][7][8]
From 27 to 30 May 2026, Braun competed in the 2026 NCAA Division I East Regionals. In the first round of the 400 metres, he ran 44.80 seconds.[9] He advanced to the quarterfinal round, where he finished second behind Ogazi, who set the world leading time at the time of the race, and ran a personal best of 43.99 seconds in the 400 metres. On 12 June, he placed sixth in the 400 m final at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships, running 44.79 seconds.[10][11][12]
References
- ↑ "Justin Braun". World Athletics. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "Westerville Central sprinter Justin Braun to compete for Southern California". Dispatch.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Grove, Phil (Nov 13, 2021). "Justin Braun Is Los Angeles Bound, Commits To USC Trojans". Mile Split. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "JUSTIN BRAUN 1ST PLACE BOYS 400M - NEW BALANCE NATIONALS INDOOR 2022". Runnerspace. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Underwood, Steve (June 19, 2025). "NCAA Men's 4 x 400 — South Florida Takes A Tight One". Track and Field News. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Kaalund and Tharp threaten world records at NCAA Indoor Championships". World Athletics. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Alabama Sprinter Samuel Ogazi Wins 400-Meter National Title: Roll Call". Sports Illustrated. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "400 Metres Short Track Men". World Athletics. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "Five Gators Punch Their Tickets to NCAA Outdoor Championships on Day One of East Preliminary". Florida Gators Track and Field. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "2026 NCAA Track and Field Championships Day 3 Results: Who Won?". Flotrack. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Track And Field Championships 2026 Qualifiers". Flotrack. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Braun Goes Sub-44 as Gators Punch Six More Tickets to NCAA Outdoor Championships". Florida Gators Track and Field. 29 May 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.